10/24/11

Buying in bulk can be a simple way to save money on organics. Many deals can be found in the bulk bin area -- nuts, grains, dried fruits and beans can be gold mines. Not only can you control the amount that you buy (if you just want one cup of dried rice, you can get that), but you can also save some serious cash. Nuts are a huge saver -- a recent trip to the supermarket found a pound of organic whole cashews for around $7 in the bulk section, compared to a 16-ounce package for $11.

10/23/11

Strange but true: Old dentures contain gold and silver inside of them that can be salvaged, recycled and make you some money. Most stores that buy scrap gold -- like a neighborhood jewelry store -- will be glad to take them to collect the precious metals.

10/22/11

Buying presents for particularly picky friends and family members can be tough. It's especially bad if the recipient doesn't have a need for the gift, and it just ends up stashed in the closet or thrown away. So make a pledge to give experiential gifts instead, like dinners or concert tickets. Everybody wins and there's no waste.